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Join hundreds of college access professionals, educators, counselors, and administrators from a dozen western states at the 13th annual GEAR UP West conference, Igniting Opportunities. Explore themes including student support, financial aid, family engagement and more.

“Every good educator knows that true teaching is to teach kids how to ask the right questions.”

Governor Inslee Proclaims September 23-29, 2018 as GEAR UP Week!

Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your hard work and dedication!

National GEAR UP Week is an opportunity for you to raise awareness in your community about the positive impact GEAR UP is having locally. It's a time to engage all your stakeholders - local, state and federal elected officials, funders, partners, as well as local, state and regional media - to share your program's accomplishments and to get them more involved with your services to students and families.